The Richmond School District is excited to be opening a new elementary school at 8671 Odlin Crescent in September 2026. This new school represents an important investment in our growing city centre community and reflects the district’s long-term commitment to neighbourhood-based schools. It will provide students and families with enhanced opportunities for learning close to home while supporting enrolment growth in one of Richmond’s fastest-growing areas.

Catchment Area

As part of planning for the opening of the new city centre school, the Richmond School District completed a review of elementary school catchment areas in the city centre. The purpose of this work was to establish a new catchment for the school, balance enrolment at nearby schools, and support neighbourhood-based attendance.

The approved catchment area defines where students living in the city centre will attend elementary school beginning in September 2026. The catchment was approved by the Board of Education following public engagement and review of community feedback.

The map below shows the approved catchment boundary for the new city centre school.

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Communication with families

As the school prepares to open, the district will communicate directly with families whose school placement is affected by the new catchment. These families will receive information specific to their address and school placement as planning continues toward September 2026.

Families not impacted by the catchment change will not experience changes to their current school placement.

What is still to come

Some elements of the new city centre school project are still underway or forthcoming:

• Final selection and public announcement of the school’s official name
• Continued preparation for the school’s opening, including operational planning

Questions

Questions related to the new city centre school and its implementation can be directed to:
newschool@sd38.bc.ca